MLB Game Preview: Athletics (59-70) vs. Seattle Mariners (68-60)

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Seattle Mariners

Game Overview

  • Time: 10:10 PM ET
  • Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
  • Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW / NBCS-CA / MLB.tv
  • Season Series: Tied 5–5

Pitching Matchup

TeamStarting PitcherW–LERAWHIPK
AthleticsLuis Morales1–01.861.669
MarinersBryan Woo10–72.900.96153
  • Morales is a rookie making just his second start, but he’s shown poise and command early.
  • Woo has been one of Seattle’s most reliable arms, averaging over 6 innings per start and holding opponents to a .210 average.

Team Trends

Athletics

  • Last 10 Games: 7–3
  • Batting Average: .250
  • ERA: 3.62
  • Top Performers:
    • Tyler Soderstrom: .273 AVG, 23 HR, 74 RBI
    • Nick Kurtz: 14-for-37, 3 HR, 6 RBI last 10 games
    • Shea Langeliers: 28 HR
  • Road Record: 33–33
  • League Rank: 2nd in AL batting average (.254)

Seattle Mariners

  • Last 10 Games: 3–7
  • Batting Average: .237
  • ERA: 6.38
  • Top Performers:
    • Cal Raleigh: 47 HR, 102 RBI — leads MLB in HRs
    • Julio Rodríguez: 15-for-40, 2 HR, 6 RBI last 10 games
  • Home Record: 37–25
  • Strength: 46–10 when scoring 5+ runs

Seattle has the edge on paper, especially with Woo’s consistency and Raleigh’s power. But Oakland is surging, and Morales could be a wild card. If Soderstrom and Kurtz stay hot, the A’s might steal one on the road. Expect a tight contest with playoff urgency and plenty of late-inning drama.

Game Odds

Athletics                              8

Seattle Mariners              – 230

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 21, 2025

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